Jarrell Brantley
July 29, 2022
Jamaal Brantley
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 7/07/93
- Place of Birth: Charleston, South Carolina (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 106
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Atlanta Metro CC (2012-2013) / Volunteer State Community College (2013-2014) / Cameron (2014-2016)
- NBL DEBUT: 20/09/22
- AGE AT DEBUT: 29
- LAST NBL GAME: 20/10/22
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 29
- NBL History: New Zealand 2023
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Jamaal Brantley was born in Charleston, South Carolina (USA)
FAMILY: Jamaal’s brother, Jarrell Brantley also played 35 games in the NBL.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jamaal Brantley made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers at 29 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
With Dan Shamir’s departure, assistant Mody Maor was promoted to head coach, ushering in a new era for the New Zealand Breakers. The 2022/23 season marked the Breakers’ return to playing regular home games after two years spent based in Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, the team underwent a significant rebuild, losing six of their top eight players, including Yanni Wetzell, Hugo Besson, Peyton Siva, Finn Delany, Ousmane Dieng, and Chasson Randle. Returning from the previous season were Thomas Abercrombie, Robert Loe, and William McDowell-White.
To compensate for the departures, the Breakers added Tom Vodanovich (via Sydney), Izayah Mauriohooho-Le’Afa, Cameron Gliddon (both via South East Melbourne), and rookie Jayden Bezzant to bolster their perimeter defense and shooting. The team also made significant import signings with Dererk Pardon, Jarrell Brantley, and Barry Brown Jr., while adding French NBA prospect Rayan Rupert through the NBL Next Star Program.
Jamaal Brantley, the older brother of Jarrell Brantley, was signed as an injury replacement for Thomas Abercrombie, who was sidelined at the start of the season with a torn retina. Jamaal joined the Breakers in Round 3, appearing in two games during his brief tenure with the team. Although his on-court contributions were limited, Jamaal and Jarrell made history as the first pair of import brothers to ever play together in an NBL game, creating a unique moment in league history.
Last night the Brantley bros became the first
pair of import siblings to take the floor in a NBL game
together!! 👊#UNBREAKABLE pic.twitter.com/zHbIjlu5Rd— Sky Sport New Zealand Breakers (@NZBreakers) October 18, 2022
While Jamaal Brantley’s time with the Breakers was short-lived, his presence alongside his brother Jarrell added a unique chapter to the Breakers’ historic 2022/23 campaign. His contributions off the bench helped provide depth during a season where the Breakers would finish second in the regular season and advance to the Grand Final series, marking their first finals appearance since 2016.
Jamaal Brantley played one season in the NBL. He averaged 1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0 assists in 2 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 29 | New Zealand | 18-10 (2) | 2 | 10.9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 33% | 0% | 2 | Totals | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 29 | New Zealand | 18-10 (2) | 2 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 33% | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 33% | 0% | 2 | Total | 2 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 33.3% | 0.2 | 0.0% | 1.0 | 0.0% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|---|
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- France - Elan Tursan Basket Arboucave (2019–2020) | New Zealand - Franklin Bulls (2023–2024) | Portugal - Sampaense Basket (2023–2024) | Azerbaijan - Neftci IK Baku (2024–2025), Nakhchivan (2025–2026)
Brantley joined Elan Tursan Basket Arboucave for the 2019–20 NM3 season in France, with the club roster listing him for that season.
He later joined the Franklin Bulls for the 2023 New Zealand NBL season in New Zealand and averaged 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.7 blocks across 20 league games.
Brantley remained with the Franklin Bulls for the 2024 New Zealand NBL season, where he played nine games and averaged 8.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.0 steals, and 0.8 blocks, while league coverage noted he had been a Defensive Player of the Year nominee the previous season.
He moved to Sampaense Basket for the 2023–24 Portuguese Proliga season in Portugal and produced 19.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks over 17 games.
Brantley joined Neftci IK Baku for the 2024–25 Azerbaijani ABL season in Azerbaijan, where he averaged 8.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 11 games.
He would stayed in Azerbaijan for the 2025–26 season, switching teams to play with Nakhchivan.
COLLEGE
Jamaal Brantley began his college career in the junior college ranks, first transferring from Atlanta Metro CC before starring at Volunteer State Community College, where he averaged 17.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.
During his season at Volunteer State, Brantley finished fifth in scoring, third in rebounding, fifth in blocked shots, and tenth in assists across the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association, earning first-team All-Region VII honours and establishing himself as a high-level two-way forward.
Brantley transferred to Cameron University for the 2014–15 season and made an immediate impact in his debut, recording eight points, five rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal against St. Gregory’s.
Throughout the 2014–15 campaign, he delivered multiple standout performances, including a season-high 15 points against Northwestern Oklahoma State, 21 points and five rebounds at Drury, and a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds against Dallas Christian.
He continued his strong junior season with 18 points and five rebounds against Eastern New Mexico, 13 points at West Texas A&M, and several efficient scoring nights before closing the year with one of his best all-around games, posting 22 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists against Midwestern State while logging a career-high 42 minutes.
Brantley elevated his production further during his senior season in 2015–16, opening the year with consistent contributions in exhibition play before leading Cameron with 21 points and 12 rebounds against Newman and following it with 18 points and eight rebounds in a win over Oklahoma Christian on consecutive nights.
As the season progressed, he delivered a series of high-impact performances, including 19 points against Truman State, 18 points and six rebounds versus Bacone, 17 points and nine rebounds against Southwestern Adventist, and a dominant 25-point, 10-rebound effort in a win over West Texas A&M.
Conference play featured some of Brantley’s strongest outings, highlighted by a team-high 27 points against Eastern New Mexico, another 27-point performance against Texas A&M–Kingsville, 20 points and seven rebounds against Angelo State, and multiple double-digit rebounding games during Cameron’s comeback victories.
He closed the 2015–16 season with continued production, including 19 points and 13 rebounds against Midwestern State, reinforcing his role as Cameron’s primary interior scorer and defensive presence.
Across his Cameron career, Brantley recorded career highs of 25 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and three steals, with his sustained senior-year production earning him First Team All–Lone Star Conference honours.
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